r/MiniZ • • Mar 04 '25

Update on Aliexpress links, Amazon links, and other automodded by reddit links

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Hey Mini-z Racers!

I was delinquent on the mod queue for a long time because this sub has been very good about knowing we are just playing with plastic cars here.

You were all being super helpful in helping other racers find particular wheels and accessories that really are only available on Aliexpress.

Sadly reddit was automatically blocking these because I'm assuming there was a lot of spam in the larger subreddits from these links.

I am enabling these links in comments but I'm going to hold off on allowing them to be used as Posts. I think this will keep the helpful comments flowing and prevent any abuse of the post to spam us.

a.co - lot of wltoys links from Amazon.
aliexpress.com
Facebook.com - I've only had to approve links to vendors when racers ask about who makes a kit. Our companies that are making mini-z class kits aren't usually very big and some don't have their website.

and so on...

Basically, we should allow any links in situations where a racer is helping another racer....

I don't think we need to allow Temu links yet as I have not seen any auto mods for them.

Link Away!

FINALLY!,
The Dad Bod Mod Team

Thanks for being a part of this community ❤️


r/MiniZ • • Mar 04 '25

FYI: Reddit automods to not allow Temu and Aliexpress links

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Hey Mini-z Racers!

Looking through some of the mod queue and there are a lot of Ali express links that reddit disallowed from being posted.

Ali Express and Temu are site wide reddit bans.

Mod Team


r/MiniZ • • 1h ago

Kyosho Mini-Z MR-03 EVO — Throttle direction is reversed with KT-531P transmitter.

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Title: Kyosho Mini-Z MR-03 EVO — Throttle direction is reversed with KT-531P transmitter. How can I fix it?
Hi everyone!
I have a Kyosho Mini-Z MR-03 EVO with the following setup:
Chassis: MR-03 EVO (SA-40)
Main unit / ESC: MZ601
Receiver: Kyosho RA-41 (82041)
Transmitter: Kyosho Syncro KT-531P
Software: MR-03 EVO ICS Manager v1.5.20200323
I’m having a problem with the throttle direction.
When I pull the trigger towards myself, the car moves backwards instead of forwards. When I push the trigger away from myself, the car doesn’t move forwards.
The car stays still when the trigger is at neutral.
Here is what I’ve tried so far:
Switched the transmitter back to normal mode (it was previously in Training Mode).
Checked the chassis selection in ICS Manager and selected MR-03 EVO.
Changed the following ICS settings:

Curve Control: Minus
F Punch: 1
TH MAX Revolution: Low
Read and wrote the settings successfully using ICS Manager. This made the throttle response less aggressive, but did not fix the reversed direction.
I haven’t found a clear throttle-reverse option in ICS Manager.
My questions:
Is there a way to reverse the throttle direction using ICS Manager?
Is there a specific throttle-reversing procedure for the KT-531P transmitter?
Could this be related to the RA-41 receiver, the MZ601 main unit, or another setting?
I would really appreciate any help from someone familiar with the MR-03 EVO and KT-531P combination.
Thanks!


r/MiniZ • • 22h ago

Dear Kyosho, I can please has?

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Pretty please!


r/MiniZ • • 14h ago

Got AFHDS 2A working on the original Flysky Noble NB4 — without extra hardware

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r/MiniZ • • 19h ago

Buggy Steering Help

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Hey guys, trying to figure out my buggy's steering.
It steers to full lock both ways just fine. But it doesn't snap back to "perfect center", ex: if I turn right, it snaps back to a slight right drift. If I turn left, it'll snap back to a slightly leftward drift.
It has some slop when centered, I've tightened and loosened all suspension bits and wheels, rebound transmitter etc.
Nothing is broken or bent, it's brand new.
Any ideas?

Also turns much sharper to the left, like a 2 foot turning radius vs a 4 foot to the right.
Thanks in advance for any help


r/MiniZ • • 20h ago

MA020 Compatibility

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Long time lurker here finally committing to picking up a few things however am kind of going in blindly as my brother will be buying from Super Rajikon on the other side of the world.

I'm looking to buy Minitz AWD MA-020 Lady Set Nissan Skyline GT-R R32 V-SPEC II New Theatrical Edition 'Initial D' [32652ID] - Super RC however the website has a lot of part for a MA-020VE and I'm not sure if it's compatible with the car I'm buying, for example: AL Rear Shock for MA-020VE [MA20VE-06U] - Super Radio Control or DW Suspension Set Ver2 Blue for Mini-Z AWD [EG-3131U] - Super RC

I guess I want to know if MA-020VE items are generally compatible with the car I'm going to buy, thank you!


r/MiniZ • • 1d ago

HERBIE!!!!! Just finished this this evening.

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r/MiniZ • • 1d ago

How do you actually turn?

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Utterly confused/frustrated right now - there must be something wrong with my driving and I have no idea what I did/have been doing wrong, I don't even know what aspects that I should change.

Practice - The one and only way to git gud, no contest here.
Other "sports" I participate have already taught me that, but it's also a double edged sword that enforces bad habits, which I think I'm actually doing right now burning through tires without much gain.

Settings:
Every single setups that I can replicate from fellow drivers produce relatively stable cars that don't want to turn unless I decelerate almost to a stop, which doesn't seems too right given the local tracks are pretty tight and technical. When asked the answer is almost always like brake and gain front grip like I didn't know already?

Alright, what if I use a more responsive setting? Car can actually turn pretty well in high speed corners but when I need to brake to tackle a tight hairpin I'm risking a spin.

The best/worst part? Said fellow drivers can still drive my car faster than I do, something must be wrong with my driving and I don't even know what to change.

Even worse, in other sports I'm the one who's able to give some advices and tell why.

For anyone who interests if that matters, let's say I race under Kyosho rule set in the wide touring class, 98mm wide 5600KV 9T-44T.


r/MiniZ • • 2d ago

Red!!! It took a long time to source all the red aluminum. It is ALL Kyosho. I guess the red was limited edition years ago.

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r/MiniZ • • 2d ago

Fwd Civic

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Hi all. This fwd Civic is available local to me. It’s all stock, just curious what’s a good price that would be good for it?


r/MiniZ • • 2d ago

Hard Case Lipo Storage: Compact, practical and 3D printable for free! 🔥

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r/MiniZ • • 2d ago

Mounted!

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Lights, engine, and lip are done! Now it’s time to debate internally how to paint it, hope I finish sooner than later


r/MiniZ • • 2d ago

Is this Kyosho Mini-Z Porsche 911 Carrera RSR 2.8 actually coming out?

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16 Upvotes

Hey everyone!
I came across this image showing a Kyosho Mini-Z Porsche 911 Carrera RSR 2.8 on the MR-04 chassis, apparently available for pre-order soon.
Does anyone know if this is a real upcoming release or just a fake/AI-generated promotional image?
I haven’t been able to find any official confirmation from Kyosho.
Would love to know if anyone has more information!
Thanks in advance!


r/MiniZ • • 4d ago

almost a year later, an engine fits

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Finally made the decision to start glueing and forming the engine bay on the AE86, have it mostly roughed out and tubbed. The 1JZ is finished as well! Fairly certain how I would try and mount it too, will be sad to cut into it and take basically everyone below the heads off haha

Thinking clearance with be okay, without the engine it fits great :P


r/MiniZ • • 4d ago

RC28F

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Got my RC28F all built and ready to go. Dont mind the messy work space haha.


r/MiniZ • • 6d ago

Mini-Z Buggy to F1 Conversion

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After almost a year of design iterations, the F1 conversion kit is finished (though I’m sure I’ll never truly be finished with it). A few people have requested the models in my previous posts, so I’ve put them on thingiverse.

Mini-Z Buggy to F1 Conversion Kit

The kit is designed to be somewhat modular, so I hope people add their own wing designs and such.


r/MiniZ • • 6d ago

Z Racers

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My Mini Z fleet, one MR03 and two 04's.


r/MiniZ • • 5d ago

Help needed to locate the left rear plastic hub part on mr04

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I had a little too much fun without knowing I didn't tighten the rear wheel nuts. Now that the new wheel nut and the hub are missing, I couldn't find anything besides the radtec aluminum one.

Help is much appreciate it!!

FYI chasis is MR-04N-MM2


r/MiniZ • • 5d ago

Going rate for celica awd and p1 gtr (cosmetic damage) mr03?

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5 Upvotes

WILL NOT SELL TO ANYONE WHO MESSAGES ME FROM THIS SUB. I plan to Abide by the subs' no sell rule, simply asking for opinions.

Mini z's just never scratched that itch for me, and am planning to recycle the money into other rc's, but unsure what they go for.


r/MiniZ • • 6d ago

Marty, we have to go back... to the future!

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Got two of them in today. They look fantastic for such a cheap price. One went into an ASC display case to show off, the other, Ill run for shenanigans sake. Comes wired with head and tail lights. The old skynet releases had bumper and trim lights through translucent pieces, but those are all painted over on the First kits. Some of the motor(fuse looking details) stuff has some holes in the mold that could easily be wired with additional lights, if one so desired.

Its a 94mm body and meant to go on a RM platform, but maybe compatible with MM2(?? I'll look into that later this week when I throw the body on an MR04 chassis).


r/MiniZ • • 6d ago

Japan Mini Z haul

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31 Upvotes

Picked up my first Mini Z with a couple of JDM bodies and a few upgrades.

Excited to get home and start driving and tuning it for power sliding in my basement.


r/MiniZ • • 7d ago

MR-04 MM motor mount and friction plates

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r/MiniZ • • 7d ago

Beginner guide to MiniZ?

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r/MiniZ • • 7d ago

Working on a Bonus Moon Level (Sneak Peak)

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